For far too long, history books have been filled with the actions and exploits of men, great or otherwise, and explanations for how their actions shaped history and the world as we know it. Thankfully, in recent years, the women who were also involved in the formation of the world are being praised louder and with more frequency, but there remain so many names that should be in the mouths of everyone, not just the historians and specialists. Many women throughout history have wielded immense power and done revolutionary, life-changing things with it.
Read on to find out more about some of the most powerful and impressive female rulers from history.